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Sixteen Local Artists Gathering At The Arts Factory On Terminal For Spring Salon

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The typical tell-tale signs of spring may be late this year, but the area around Main and Industrial is set for a fresh bloom of local art on April 7th and 8th. Sixteen Vancouver-based artists are gathering under the Arts Factory roof for the society’s first ever Spring Salon hightlighting the city’s diverse arts scene. Mingle with the creators while imbibing, snacking and enjoying music at the Friday evening reception, or partake in a laid-back Saturday meet-and-greet. Art will be available for sale at both events.

April 7-8th | The Arts Factory (281 Industrial Ave.) | FREE | DETAILS

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Niwa Heads to Hazelmere Farm for a Mid-Summer Feast, July 25th

The crew at Niwa and Hazelmere Farm have been pals for years, so it was probably only a matter of time before somebody had the good sense to set up a table. On July 25, Chef Darren Gee cooks dinner at the source, with Naty King's fields helping decide what's on the menu.

A Neighbourhood-Wide Invitation to Wander Chinatown

When summer foot traffic slowed, a group of Chinatown businesses responded the way the best neighbourhoods often do: by working together. Their month-long Chinatown Passport is an invitation to wander, eat, drink and rediscover the neighbourhood.

How About a Week in Italy, With Wine as Your Focus?

Got plans this fall? If not, spending a week eating and drinking your way through Italy seems like a pretty good place to start.

Shincha, Foraged Greens, and the Arrival of Summer

Created in collaboration with Japan's oldest tea house, this one-day Mæst Food dinner offers a thoughtful look at what early summer has to offer.